Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
Classification
Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Energy Management
Pay provenance
Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
Field Engineer / Systems Integrator — Mission-Critical Power & Energy Storage
Key Responsibilities
Commissioning & Testing • Execute system-level commissioning tests including functionality checks, network verification, and performance validation for data center, utility-scale, and C&I energy storage projects. • Support FAT validation and site acceptance testing (SAT) in coordination with OEM and owner engineers. • Perform functional testing of inverters, PCS, BMS, EMS/SCADA, protection relays, and associated BOS equipment. • Identify, document, and resolve commissioning deficiencies; manage punch lists through to closeout. Team & Project Leadership • Manage a subset of the on-site commissioning team (2–10 people), autonomously driving project initiatives as directed by the Senior Commissioning Engineer and management team. • Coordinate daily with EPC contractors, OEM field service engineers, and the ON.energy project and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and keep milestones on track. • Collaborate with internal and external teams to resolve technical challenges as they arise in the field.
Controls & Systems Integration • Review and validate configurations for PLC, SCADA, EMS, network infrastructure, and related control systems. • Conduct troubleshooting for control system issues, network faults, and inverter problems. • Verify system configuration against design drawings, specifications, and interconnection requirements. • Support integration and testing of SCADA/DMS communications (DNP3, Modbus, etc.)
Safety & Quality • Foster and maintain a culture of safety for all team members on site, owning the Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs. • Support safety inspections and risk assessments throughout the commissioning lifecycle. • Ensure commissioning activities comply with NFPA 70E, NEC, IEEE, and applicable NERC/FERC standards. • Provide field reports and maintain thorough, audit-ready documentation for all commissioning activities.
Required Qualifications • 3–6 years of hands-on commissioning experience on BESS, solar + storage, or utility-scale renewable energy projects. • Direct experience with battery storage systems including BMS, PCS/inverter, and EMS/SCADA commissioning. • Proficiency reading and interpreting electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and P&IDs. • Working knowledge of protection relay testing, CT/PT verification, and DC/AC high-voltage systems. • Strong technical writing skills; ability to produce clear field reports and commissioning documents. • Valid driver’s license and US passport • Ability to travel >80% of the time. Preferred Qualifications • Hands-on experience with one or more major BESS OEMs (Tesla Megapack, BYD, CATL, Sungrow, or similar). • Familiarity with SCADA communication protocols: DNP3, Modbus TCP/RTU, etc • Familiarity with utility interconnection processes (distribution and transmission). • NETA, NICET, or relevant electrical certifications. • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification; NFPA 70E training. • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent field experience).
Soft Skills • Technically sharp, highly organized, and comfortable leading a small team in fast-paced construction environments. • Strong communicator across EPC, OEM, and internal stakeholders. • Autonomous and accountable. • Safety- and quality-first mindset.